The swing bridge at Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales
Earlier this week this bridge proved rather popular, and if I find a winning formula… well, you know how it is. It was part of a five mile walk through lusciuous countryside in Swaledale. I crossed over the bridge and followed the River Swale till I found another of my favourite ways- stepping stones. Got your walking boots with you?
The swing bridge, or the doctors? Your choice.
Through a gate. The moors are capped with purple heather.
And there’s the bridge!
Set in stone.
I always like to read the history.
Over a stile
The stepping stones… but you might get a bit wet.
No worries- there’s another bridge.
And a confusion of signs.
Isn’t the water a wonderful colour?
It was back to Reeth and the Copper Kettle Tearooms for us, but that’s another post. This is my entry for Cee’s Which Way photo challenge on week 6. Click on the crossroads to view the other entries.
restlessjo 
That looks like a peaceful walk, stepping stones and all. The English countryside is so beautiful.
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This week’s Which Way is in Lealholm, another beautiful village with stepping stones too. The heather is blooming and absolutely beautiful. 🙂
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Such beautiful scenery, burgeoning at this time of year with all those lovely greens. Copper Kettle Tearooms? You have me on tenterhooks.
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So sorry, I didn’t check out the cakes Lorna, but the jacket potatoes were very tasty. I had a fancy for blackberry and apple crumble but there’s a homemade icecream parlour in the village too. Difficult choice 🙂
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That all sounds very delicious.
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Lovely pictures! I love this part of the Dales, Vicki (www.historicalbritain.org)
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Yes, they’re truly beautiful, Vicki, aren’t they? 🙂
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What a wonderful capture of the bridge. I went to the Yorkshire moors for the first time at the end of August 2 years ago and I could hardly believe my eyes at the sight of the heather in bloom. Breathtaking.
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The contrast between the Yorkshire Moors and the Algarve is immense, Dina. So much to love about both. (my Norfolk family are coming to visit next week so I’ll not be down your way, sadly 🙂 )
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Then just keep it in mind for the next time you’re around! Enjoy. ♥
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I will! Thank you 🙂
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Ah! Let me grab my boots so I wan walk through this pilots with you! 😀 … what a fun (and fit) post, Jo! Just right for me! 🙂
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Come on then, Zoe. Where shall we go next? 🙂
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What a wonderful walk, filled with wonderful choices. It’s a beautiful bit of the world with its soft rolling hills….love the colours
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Once the heather’s out I don’t want to be anywhere else. I love the moors and dales. 🙂
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Love the stepping stones in the stream.
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Sorry Milka- I’m not home so I missed this. 🙂
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Your pictures are gorgeous and breath taking. Thank you so much for sharing. I would love to visit some day.
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Thanks,Amy! England in the sunshine can be truly beautiful. 🙂
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Fantastic, not an area I know well so it is always great to be taken on a walk by someone who has done it…superb post and photos…
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We don’t go there as often as I’d like, but I always love it at this time of year with the heather in bloom. Many thanks for your kind words 🙂
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I’d love to skip across those stones. (Without slipping in)
😉
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🙂
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Pure joy & simple paradise, Jo. Lovely post!
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Thanks, Tahira! Slow to get here because I’ve been in Nottingham with my daughter 🙂
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Looks like my type of countryside, would love to take a walk there and maybe dip my toes in that pool of water.
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It’s the longest Summer spell I can remember for years, Sam. (I’m getting too used to it 🙂 ) The heather is the loveliest shade of purple and I love it.
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A very pleasant walk indeed, Jo. Does the bridge swing a lot? I love the rugged Yorkshire countryside. That water does look rather brown. Is it because of mineral deposits?
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You have to work quite hard to jiggle it much, Ad. It’s pretty solid 🙂 Yes, it’s the ore. It was glinting beautifully in the sunlight. You really have excelled yourself with our weather. Enjoy the Rhine 🙂
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It’s raining in West Sussex today. 🙂
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Good job you’re leaving soon 🙂 It is here too.
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So pretty Jo and peaceful! Looks lovely!
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It is, Nicole. I love being by the sea but my heart always lifts when I’m out on the moors. 🙂
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